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GDG @ Penn Kick-Off Night

Fri, Oct 16 · 3:30 AMPhiladelphia
meetupFreeby GDG on Campus University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, United States

Activator Info Session & Mixer by Nucleate Philadelphia

Fri, Oct 16 · 10:00 PMPhiladelphia
independentFreeby Nucleate Global Events Calendar

<p><strong>Nucleate's flagship accelerator program the Activator is now accepting applications.</strong> Join us for a hybrid info session to learn how Nucleate develops the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs, transforming academic research into life sciences ventures!</p><p>Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so you can start yours today. Apply here: <a href="https://gateway.nucleate.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://gateway.nucleate.org/</a></p><p>Choose the path that fits you:</p><ul><li>Inventor - you have a technology and want to form a team.</li><li>Contributor - you want to use your skills to contribute and get matched to a team.</li><li>Team affiliate - you are applying together with an inventor and their team.</li></ul><p><strong>Agenda</strong></p><ul><li>Nucleate Philadelphia and chapter leadership team</li><li>ActivatorProgrammingHow to applyAlumni sharing</li><li>Q&amp;A</li><li>Networking</li></ul><p>We look forward to meeting you!</p><hr><p><strong>About the Host:</strong></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.nucleate.xyz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nucleate</a></strong> is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of biotech leaders. With chapters spanning 41 geographic regions and participation from over 280 academic institutions, Nucleate sparks new intellectual communities and embeds emerging talent within a global biotech community. Through open-access educational programming, Nucleate helps democratize biotech innovation — removing barriers and helping founders concentrate on building transformational technologies. Visit <a href="http://www.nucleate.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.nucleate.org</a> for more information, and visit <a href="https://nucleate.org/privacy-policy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://nucleate.org/privacy-policy/</a> to read our privacy policy.</p><p>We want to thank our HQ supporters for championing our open-access mission and empowering the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs!</p><p><strong>Platinum:</strong> <a href="https://www.lilly.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Eli Lilly and Company</a>, <a href="https://www.gene.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Genentech</a>, <a href="https://www.alnylam.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Alnylam Pharmaceuticals</a>, <a href="https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MilliporeSigma</a></p><p><strong>Silver: </strong><a href="https://www.sanofi.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sanofi</a>, <a href="https://www.collaborativedrug.com/lab-inventory-management-software?ran=oBX&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ob_search_ai&utm_content=&utm_term=drug%20discovery&hsa_acc=1785135633&hsa_cam=22629357786&hsa_grp=187336446904&hsa_ad=756255095960&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-400346288093&hsa_kw=drug%20discovery&hsa_mt=p&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22629357786&gbraid=0AAAAAD8HokWxkC28R8-JeXjOMXyuZV_3L&gclid=CjwKCAiA3L_JBhAlEiwAlcWO5xrj44UpqZ2W_u4g6Ck5N5iyLR0Mgd-5ZPoKsWsAswOQ64VkxPy9rBoCuRoQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CDD Vault</a></p><p><strong>Philanthropic Support:</strong> <a href="https://www.lydahillphilanthropies.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lyda Hill Philanthropies</a></p><p><strong>Preferred Partners:</strong><em> </em><a href="https://www.pillar.vc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pillar VC</a>, <a href="https://www.aminocollective.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amino Collective</a>, <a href="https://www.fenwick.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fenwick</a>, <a href="https://www.excedr.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Excedr</a>, <a href="https://mercury.com/partner/nucleate" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mercury</a>, <a href="https://www.brex.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brex</a>, <a href="https://fedsprout.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fedsprout</a>, <a href="https://browneconsulting.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Browne Consulting</a></p><p><strong>In-Kind Support:</strong> <a href="https://www.academiclabs.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AcademicLabs</a>, <a href="http://Lens.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lens.org</a></p>

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